2016 Citroen DS5 HYBRID RHD engine

Mirrors
As a safety measure, the mirrors should
be adjusted to reduce the blind spot.
door mirrors
If the mirrors are folded using control A,
they will not unfold when the vehicle is
unlocked.
The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the electronic key can be
deactivated by a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Fold the mirrors when putting your
vehicle through an automatic car wash.
The objects observed are, in reality,
closer than they appear.
Take this into account in order to
correctly judge the distance of vehicles
approaching from behind.
demisting -
def rosting Adjustment
F Turn control A to the right or to the left to
select the corresponding mirror.
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ove control A in all four directions to
adjust.
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eturn control A to the central position.
Folding
Automatic: lock the vehicle using the
electronic k ey.
Unfolding
Automatic: unlock the vehicle using the
electronic key.Manual: with the ignition on, move
control A downwards.
Manual: with the ignition on, move
control A upwards.
Demisting-defrosting of the door
mirrors operates by switching on
the heated rear screen.
The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running. The mirrors can be folded manually if
necessary.
For more information, refer to the "Rear screen
and door mirrors demist-defrost" section.

In order for these systems to be fully effective, follow the operation and maintenance
guidelines below:
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o obtain an even air distribution, take care not to obstruct the exterior air intake grilles
located at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents and the air outlets, as well
as the air extractor located in the boot.
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o not cover the sunshine sensor, located on the dashboard; this is used for regulation
of the digital air conditioning system.
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perate the air conditioning system for at least 5 to 10 minutes, once or twice a month
to keep it in per fect working order.
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nsure that the passenger compartment filter is in good condition and have the filter
elements replaced regularly (refer to the "Checks" section).
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e recommend the use of a combined passenger compartment filter. Thanks to its
special active additive, it contributes to the purification of the air breathed by the
occupants and the cleanliness of the passenger compartment (reduction of allergic
symptoms, bad odours and greasy deposits).
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o ensure correct operation of the air conditioning system, you are also advised to have
it checked regularly as recommended in the maintenance and warranty guide.
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f the system does not produce cold air, switch it off and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
You can switch off the air conditioning (AC button) and stay in Automatic mode in order
to limit fuel consumption. If misting appears while in this mode, you can switch the air
conditioning back on temporarily to improve the situation.
When towing the maximum load on a steep gradient in high temperatures, switching off the
air conditioning increases the available engine power and so improves the towing ability.
Recommendations for ventilation and air conditioning
If after an extended stop in sunshine,
the interior temperature is very high, first
ventilate the passenger compartment for
a few moments.
Put the air flow control at a setting high
enough to quickly change the air in the
passenger compartment.
The air conditioning system does not
contain chlorine and does not present
any danger to the ozone layer.
The condensation created by the air
conditioning results in a discharge
of water under the vehicle which is
per fectly normal.
If you want to prioritise heating, start
and leave the engine running by
pressing ECO OFF.

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Dual-zone digital air conditioning
1. Automatic comfort programme
We recommend the use of one of
the three AUTO modes available:
they provide optimised regulation of
the temperature in the passenger F
P ress the "AUTO" button repeatedly:
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irst indicator lamp comes on; the "low"
setting mode is selected,
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econd indicator lamp comes on; the
"medium" setting mode is selected,
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hird indicator lamp comes on; the
"high" mode setting is selected.
Use the "medium" and "high" settings in
preference to maintain the comfort level at the
r e a r. When the engine is cold, the air
flow will reach its optimum level
progressively, taking account of the
weather and the desired comfort level
so as to avoid too great a distribution
of cold air.
On entering the vehicle, if the interior
temperature is much colder or warmer
than the comfort value, there is no
need to change the value displayed in
order to obtain the comfort required. In
all seasons, with the windows closed
the system corrects the difference
in temperature automatically and as
quickly as possible.
This system is designed to operate effectively
in all seasons, with the windows closed.
Automatic operation
compartment according to the comfort value
that you have chosen.
These three modes automatically control the
system, according to the desired setting, while
also maintaining the desired comfort value.
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F Switch off the demisting/defrosting of the rear screen and door mirrors
as soon as appropriate, as lower
current consumption results in
reduced fuel consumption.
Front demist -
defrost Rear screen and door mirrors demist
-
defrost
F It is possible to stop the
demisting/defrosting operation
before it is switched off
automatically by pressing the
button again. The indicator
lamp associated with the
button goes off.
Automatic visibility programmeSwitching on
With Stop & Start, when demisting has
been activated, the STOP mode is not
available.
Switching off
The demisting/defrosting switches off automatically
to prevent an excessive consumption of current.
F Select this programme to demist or defrost the
windscreen and side windows
as quickly as possible.
The system automatically manages the air
conditioning, air flow and air intake, and provides
optimum distribution towards the windscreen and
side windows.
F To stop the programme, press either
the " visibility" button again or "AUTO" , the
indicator lamp in the button goes off and the
indicator lamp in the "AUTO" button comes on.
The system starts again with the values in use
before it was overridden by the visibility programme.
F Press this button (located on the air conditioning system
control panel) to demist /defrost
the rear screen and the door
mirrors. The indicator lamp
associated with the button
comes on.
The rear screen demist - defrost
can only operate when the engine is
running.
comfort

Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.
Pay close attention to the traffic and keep your hands on the wheel so that you are ready to react at
any time to any eventuality.
On a long journey, a break every two hours is strongly recommended.
In difficult weather, drive smoothly, anticipate the need to brake and increase the distance from
other vehicles.
driving on flooded roads
We strongly advise against driving on flooded
roads, as this could cause serious damage
to the engine or gearbox, as well as to the
electrical systems of your vehicle.-
c heck that the depth of water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves
that might be generated by other users,
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eactivate the Stop & Start system,
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rive as slowly as possible without
stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph
(10
km/h),
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o not stop and do not switch off the
engine.
Important!
Never drive with the parking brake
applied - Risk of overheating and
damage to the braking system!
Do not park or run the engine when
stationary in areas where inflammable
substances and materials (dry grass,
dead leaves...) might come into contact
with the hot exhaust system - Risk of fire!
Never leave a vehicle unsupervised with
the engine running. If you have to leave
your vehicle with the engine running,
apply the parking brake and put the
gearbox into neutral or position
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r P,
depending on the type of gearbox.
If you are obliged to drive through water:
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as
circumstances allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt on the state of your vehicle, contact
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.

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When towing
distribution of loads
F Distribute the load in the trailer so that the heaviest items are as close as possible to
the axle and the nose weight approaches
the maximum permitted without
exceeding
it.
Air density decreases with altitude, thus
reducing engine per formance. Above
1
000 metres, the maximum towed load must
be reduced by 10
% for every 1 000 metres of
altitude.
Side wind
F Take into account the increased sensitivity to side wind.
cooling
Towing a trailer on a slope increases the
temperature of the coolant.
As the fan is electrically controlled, its cooling
capacity is not dependent on the engine speed.
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o lower the engine speed, reduce your
speed.
The maximum towed load on a long incline
depends on the gradient and the ambient
temperature.
In all cases, keep a check on the coolant
temperature.
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f the warning lamp and the
STOP warning lamp come on,
stop the vehicle and switch off
the engine as soon as possible.
Braking
Towing a trailer increases the braking distance.
To avoid overheating of the brakes, the use of
engine braking is recommended.
Ty r e s
F Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle and of the trailer, observing the
recommended pressures.
Lighting
F Check the electrical lighting and signalling on the trailer and the hadlamp beam height
of your vehicle.
For more information on adjusting the
headlamp beam height, refer to the
corresponding section.
For more information on weights (and the
towed loads which apply to your vehicle) refer
to the corresponding section.
The rear parking sensors will be
deactivated automatically if a genuine
CITROËN towbar is used.
driving

Starting / Switching off the engine
F Insert the electronic key in the reader.
F P ress the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully declutch for
vehicles with a manual gearbox.
Starting using
the electronic key Starting with Keyless Entry
and Starting
If one of the starting conditions is not met, a
reminder message appears in the instrument
panel screen. In some circumstances, it is
necessary to turn the steering wheel slightly
while pressing the "
START/STOP" button to
assist unlocking of the steering; a message
warns you when this is needed.
With a manual gearbox , put the gear lever into neutral.
With an automatic gearbox , place the gear selector at position P or
n.
diesel vehicles
It is not necessary to place the electronic key in
the reader.
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ith the electronic key inside the vehicle,
press the brake pedal for vehicles with an
automatic gearbox, or fully depress the
clutch pedal for vehicles with a manual
gearbox.
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ress the " START/STOP " button
while maintaining pressure on
the pedal until the engine starts. F

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ress the "START/STOP " button
while maintaining pressure on
the pedal until the engine starts. The "Keyless Entry and Starting"
electronic key must be in the
recognition zone.
For safety reasons, do not leave this
zone with the vehicle running.
If the electronic key is not detected
in the recognition zone, a message
is displayed. Move the electronic key
into the zone so that the engine can be
started.
The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the advice below for Diesel vehicles. The steering column unlocks and the engine
starts more or less instantly.
See the warning below for Diesel vehicles. In temperatures below zero the engine
will not start until the pre-heater
warning lamp has gone off.
If this warning lamp comes on after
pressing "
START/STOP ", you should
hold the brake or clutch pedal down
until the warning lamp goes off and
do not press the START/STOP button
again.

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Switching off using the
electronic key
F Immobilise the vehicle.
Electronic key left in the
reader
If the electronic key is left in the reader,
on opening the driver's door a message
appears to warn you.
Switching off with Keyless
Entry and Starting
F Immobilise the vehicle.If the vehicle is not immobilised, the
engine will not stop.
Never leave your vehicle with the
electronic key still inside.
Switching the ignition on
(without starting)
F With the electronic key inside
the vehicle, press the " S TA R T/
STOP " button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks. F
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ress the "
START/STOP "
button.
The engine stops and the steering
column locks.
Anti-theft protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
The keys contain an electronic chip which has
a secret code. When the ignition is switched
on, this code must be recognised in order for
starting to be possible.
This electronic engine immobiliser locks the
engine management system a few minutes
after the ignition is switched off and prevents
starting of the engine by anyone who does not
have the key.
In the event of a malfunction, you are informed
by a message in the instrument panel screen.
In this case, your vehicle does not start; contact
a CITROËN dealer as soon as possible.
With the electronic key in the reader or the
Keyless Entry and Starting key inside the
vehicle, pressing the "START/STOP" button,
with no action on the pedals
, allows the
ignition to be switched on.
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emove the electronic key from the reader. F

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ress the "START/STOP" button,
the instrument panel comes on
but the engine does not start.
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ress the button again to switch
off the ignition and so allow the
vehicle to be locked.
With the ignition on, the system goes
into energy economy mode when
necessary to maintain the state of
charge of the battery.
Switching off the engine leads to a loss
of braking assistance.
driving